Beta blockers are a common class of drug given heart patients. What do beta blockers do to blood pressure? Read the answer choices carefully.

Question

O no change in blood pressure
O decrease blood pressure by increasing smooth muscle contraction
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• decrease resting blood pressure by decreasing cardiac output and decreasing vasoconstriction
O increaseresting blood pressure by increasing cardiac output
O increase blood pressure by increasing vascular resistance

Answer 1

• decrease resting blood pressure by decreasing cardiac output and decreasing vasoconstriction